I Just Wanna (poem) by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Sage Writer (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2004

This one touched me because I was teased in grade school, still sometimes by adults. In school I was that little skinny kid, not
I'm curvy. But I'm glad "the big guy" is the judge. Everything he made is "good." Thanks for sharing this touching piece.

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on December 19, 2004

I was teased, too, Karla. It hurt deeply then, but as I grew up, entered adulthood, I realized that those of us who were sometimes treated badly ended up, if we were willing to see it, much stronger, much more accepting of ourselves. Eventually, I gained this insight: I'm sooooo glad I'm not like them!

Be well... you're a special light around here, kiddo! katy xox.

Reviewed by Silke Lance, Dr. Ph (Reader)

Reviewed on December 19, 2004

Hope you feel better soon!

God bless/
Silke

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Karla:
Powerful poem. Hope you get well soon
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Karla,

Very profound indeed - you have my blessings my friend ... exceptional write that has captured your feelings!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Excellent. Like you, I am disabled now, but I was teased a lot in school simply because I was so quiet, and had trouble with math. I don't think normal is an apt discription for people, anyway. We are all different from each other, in some degree. A great write, Karla.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Great message poem Karla!!

Hope you feel better soon!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Life creates impairments for us all. Those who tease and condem others for their impairments are usually suffering from mental impairments of their own. I was often teased about my southern drawl when I moved to Ohio as a youngster, memories of how sweet growing up in the south was became a shield against any insults. The main thing in life is to love, and be loved. I feel you're both. I'm sure other Den members agree with my thoughts about you.

Phil

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

When you have her ask, Why can't I just be normal? The first thought that came to mind was, "What's normal?" What's normal for one is not normal for another, so, to really put that thought into motion, it would be determined upon an individual process. Which means, everyone is normal, within their own realm.
Being cruel for some is normal, and being normal is cruel. You've sent my mind into a tailspin Karla...and in this case leaves me with many unanswered thoughts.
You've penned a wonderful and caring piece of poetry, from a 'normally' loving heart.
Merry Christmas!

Lisa

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

So sorry that you are feeling especially weak and vulnerable with illness at the moment, Karla, but it certainly brings out the true empathy and beauty of loving compassion in your own soul to share with us here. Such a distressing subject to even talk about - perhaps we only can when our own defences are down, too. This is gut-wrenching and makes me think of how distressing I found scenes in Forest Gump all those years' ago. I guess we have all been there in some shape or form - but not to the degrees that visibly "different" children can feel - and adults. My love and prayers are with you - and them. May they find the grace and acceptance to see themselves as they truly are: in the truth of how God sees them, as his wholly beloved children. We ALL need to see who we are on the inside, and not to weigh ourselves in the light of what we "look" like from outside. Hard lessons here, Karla, God Bless. LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

emphatic poem ... isn't it strange, the children who call ugly names just want to be accepted and feel normal?

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Karla, I understand what you feel. My daughter went through torture at the hands of some hateful kids who were never taught how to respect all their classmates...not just the ones who were like they were. I wrote a poem, dedicating it to my daughter called "Normal" which is posted on my page. Children must be taught to have respect and decency for each other. If their parents are intolerant, their children will grow up the same way. My daughter turned her traumas into triumph. She's now a pre-school teacher, not only teaching preschool education, but also emphasizing the teaching of tolerance and respect for classmates. Her class is the most well behaved in the entire preschool center. We couldn't be more proud of her. I know she is very proud of herself, rightly so. Feel better my friend, and I hope you and Karen have a lovely, blessed Christmas! Hugs, Michelle

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Touched me deeply as I was teased as well. Hopefully this will get people to thinking a bit more about how they treat one another.

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Sadly, its the nature of the beast. Hopefully, as we mature, we grow out of it. More sadly, others are teased for life I'm a firm believer that what goes around, comes around. Hope you feel better soon. Merry Christmas

Reviewed by Rebecca Burns (Reader)

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Karla, that was emotional. I felt the same way growing up. Teased in school and prayed to be dead. Lots of kids felt this way. I bet that was emotional for you to write. Take care, Rebecca

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Great message, Karla. Get well soon. Ton ami de la C-B, Canada. R�gis

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

I think that all kids get teased, but certainly those with handicaps can be easily focused upon. Kids are cruel. Some of the people I have known, who were handicaped as children, have proven to be adults with the most focus and have become extremely successful. This is an excellent write, and brings out a topic that we all should be more sensitive to.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Hope the bugs visit is over fast! This is a great compassionate write,Karla. However, sadly children being teased is never going to stop. To some it is a right of pasage, and in puberty all is fair game. Whether it be disability , slow thinkers, nerds, people considered ugly, so many things and there are the bully's and those who think because they are blessed wtih good looks and all around things that they are special, and can demean others. On it goes. All we can do is learn to love ourselves be true to who we are, face them down with smiles and act like you haven't a care in the world. It worked for me, and still does;-)...We are only what we allow ourselves to be!

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

sorry you are down with a bug...hope it is over by Christmas. this is a nice poem, kids can be so cruel

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

We Were All Teased _Bullied Growing Up,i.e. Bully In Winter 7th Grade
Pushed Me Down In Snow I Pretended I Was Picken Up My Books, He Turned
Away I Ran Up PUNCHED Him In His Face Broken Bleeding Nose He In Face Down In Street(Snow)--His Father Almost Chief Of Police(Never Got It) Richie His Idiot Friend Ended Up In Jail For Raping 14 Year Girl_

You Just Got To Learn No Matter How Small You Are Fight (Punch) Back_
Even Girls Are Quite Capable Of Punching Out 250 Lb Man With Ease!

Excellent! See: You Are Normal If You Desire To Be Normal!

Your friend,TRASK

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

This is a very touching poem as I know that feeling you portray here all too well.
Why can't you just accept me as I am? Very good strong message in that line alone!
Get feeling better really soon. Santa Claus is coming! : ) Don't want him to get yer sickies now do ya? lol
Merriest of Christmas' and many Blessed years.
Tracey xoox to hug all the sickies away and the kiss fer extra loves to love 'em all away.

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Great message. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Touching Karla, believe it or not I was teased a lot too. But I overcame the effects it had on me. Kids can be some cruel little critters. Have a great holiday. l&p G

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

(((Karla)))

Both the picture and poem ripped my heart out; what a shattering combination! Powerful write from one who knows what it is like. Outstanding! I hope it saves one person the indignity of being made fun of! A courageous write by a courageous soul! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

You are an extremely good hearted soul, Karla; and this is an excellent message.

Hope your flu ends soon.